Nigel Pearson leaves Derby following bust up with owner Mel Morris with Chris Powell set to take over

Nigel Pearson has left Derby by mutual consent, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.
The 35-year-old had been suspended since September 27 following a meeting with owner Mel Morris at the club's training ground.
The club said in a statement: 'Derby County Football Club can today confirm that they have mutually agreed to part company with Nigel Pearson with immediate effect.
'As a result of the mutual termination of Nigel Pearson's employment agreement with Derby County any disciplinary process has now ceased.
'The board of Derby County will now turn their attention to appointing... read more

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Nigel Pearson has left Derby by mutual consent, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.
The 35-year-old had been suspended since September 27 following a meeting with owner Mel Morris at the club's training ground.
The club said in a statement:...

Pearson was in charge at the King Power Stadium before the Italian was appointed at the beginning of last season.
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Derby County have parted company with manager Nigel Pearson by mutual consent, the club have confirmed. The 53-year-old had been suspended since Tuesday, September 27, pending an internal investigation. This is believed to have followed a heated...

He is said to have had a disagreement with owner Mel Morris, who sent him home from the team hotel.
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